TB, an update

• Tuberculosis is not very prevalent in Curacao (Incidence Rate 3 per 100.000) . Nevertheless, it is a diagnosis to consider in almost every DD, but only if you think TB! TB can occur in almost every organ or tissue, except for two. Which ones?
• TB globally is still a massive problem. WHO is aiming to end TB in 2030, this may be ambitious. What is the status quo and what is needed?

Prof. Dr. Boeree
Professor in clinical tuberculosis and other mycobacterial diseases and is temporary consultant respiratory medicine at the CMC